New bigger resolution for the GUI not wanted?

[Chromos]

Hi,
I did a little update of the OP as I thought that coulb be intersting for others too.

Post the 10 main reasons to stay with the original resolution, and also the results of changing some things around point 5:

Reasons to stay with original resolution/GUI:
1) Bad eyesight, use everytime 1024*786 even with the biggest monitor.
2) Not an official content1, could harm psychological health due to?
3) Not official content2, use only official releases. (Because of what?)
4) "Not official content3", how should I install this? "Because of low computer skills, afraid of damaging the installation because it's a mod."
5) Not aware of such a possibility("Bad naming" of the Mod in the past).
6) High resolutions makes handling hard. To press small buttons, zoom in and out buttons etc..(<- Mousewheel can do that to!)
7) Play generally all P. games in 1024*786.
8) Afraid of slower game experience, as ist was reported to run slower on higher resolutions.
9) Have older hardware that can't run higher resolutions as 1024*786.
10) I'm just fine with how it is in std-HOI3

Update for point 5 as it may be interesting for others.
After naming the widescreen Mod for HOI3 FTM different as before for SF the dl-numbers are 3x as high as before.
Also changing the way the widescreen gui is offered for the AHOI-Treasure-Mod changed the dl ratio to 2:1(Std/wide) wich was before 7:1..
So offering the player to "upgrade" a Mod to a widescreen version later(The "GEM-concept" of the AHOI-TREASURE-Mod) seems not appreciated, or just forgotten. While having a choice of two versions, leads already to a much more different behaviour.
I wonder how much would ask for a 1024*786 version if only the widescreen version would be available..

Best regards,
Chromos

 

[NightlinerSGS]

Since a also took part in your resolution-poll it's fair to say a few words here too:

I've installed the widescreen GUI and it's awesome. I won't revert my GUI to vanilla unless I have to (major mods, but those usually have their own modified GUI anyway).

 

[unmerged(152042)]

I am using 2560x1600. I do not use a mods in general as the games works fine as it is, but I will make a look.

 

[Cpt Crash]

Hi,
After naming the widescreen Mod for HOI3 FTM different as before for SF the dl-numbers are 3x as high as before.
Also changing the way the widescreen gui is offered for the AHOI-Treasure-Mod changed the dl ratio to 2:1(Std/wide) wich was before 7:1..
Chromos

Interesting. What is in a name? Apparently quite a bit. Does the cloths make the man? Sometimes it seems so.

I think your wide screen mod is great. I use it whenever playing vanilla and it also seems to work fine with Francesco;s mod along with the Realistic unit..mod. I wish it would work with every mod-meaning I wish your improved GUI was actually vanilla.

 

[Chromos]

Interesting. What is in a name? Apparently quite a bit. Does the cloths make the man? Sometimes it seems so.

I think your wide screen mod is great. I use it whenever playing vanilla and it also seems to work fine with Francesco;s mod along with the Realistic unit..mod. I wish it would work with every mod-meaning I wish your improved GUI was actually vanilla.

Hi Cpt Crash,

and thx very much for the kind feedback.

Best regards,
Chromos

 

[petester]

Just something that skipped my radar... It is awesome to know it is avail.

 

[Chromos]

Just something that skipped my radar... It is awesome to know it is avail.

Hi petester,
good to read. Any idea how it could be more "visible"?

Best regards,
Chromos

 

[Chromos]

Hi,
I updated the first post with the pic below.

Maybe not only the size but also the appearance ist very important?
What do you think about the example below(WIP)?

Best regards,
Chromos

 

[nimrod123]

Hi,
I updated the first post with the pic below.

Maybe not only the size but also the appearance ist very important?
What do you think about the example below(WIP)?

Best regards,
Chromos

*whinch* it looks a bit cluttered and confusing, particularly the top bar.

what resolution is it meant to be?

 

[Alex_brunius]

I wonder if it would be possible to add support for Eyefinity/Nvidia surround (GUI centered on middle screen but map available on side screens)

Playing in 5760x1080 is not so fun when your minimap is locked in the bottom right corner and the rest at the top left corner.

 

[Chromos]

*whinch* it looks a bit cluttered and confusing, particularly the top bar.

what resolution is it meant to be?

Hi nimrod123.

This is 1280*768.
The top-bar is a just a bit deeper. Look at the country flag and compare it with std. HOI3. Therefore the trade icons etc. went to the right.

I arranged the ress around the IC-Number. What is needed for IC is above and what is the output below. Converted stuff on the right.
I could switch energy with rares to have another inidcator for getting fuel though..

The same arrangement is then used in the production tab wich should makes it easier for new players to find the same information again.
Players used to the old gui will maybe have of course to take some time to get used to it.

Also the numbers like Diplo were put near the tabs where they are used in the game.
Also the same colour should give another visual indicator.

At least, that was the intention behind..

There is also some more new stuff on the picture.. :blink:

Best regards,
Chromos

 

[Chromos]

I wonder if it would be possible to add support for Eyefinity/Nvidia surround (GUI centered on middle screen but map available on side screens)

Playing in 5760x1080 is not so fun when your minimap is locked in the bottom right corner and the rest at the top left corner.

Hi Alex_brunius,

I think that could be possible.
In my first attemps to do a rework of my widescreen GUI, I had the topbar centered..
But I had to keep 1280*768 in mind and couldn't arrange the trade icons etc on both sides in proper way due to engine limitations.
But if someone is using a bigger resolution anyway, well it should be possible.
"Just" a rearangement "someone" has to do..

Best regards,
Chromos